The number of syphilis cases in Roosevelt County and on the Fort Peck Reservation has reached historic amounts during 2021 and the start of 2022. “This is an unreal jump that we have here,” Frances Hayes, communicable diseases nurse for Roosevelt County, said. “I don’t even know how to describe it. It is very concerning in a community this size.” During the year 2020, there were

Wolf Point Congregate Meals March 3: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit salad and dessert. March 8: Meatloaf, baked potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert. March 10: Chicken cordon bleu, fried rice, Oriental vegetables and dessert.

Lustre School March 7: Tacos. March 8: Meatball subs. March 9: Hot dogs. March 10: Chicken and rice. March 11: Chicken burgers. *** Frontier School March 7: Taco casserole. March 8: Chicken drummies and mashed potatoes with gravy. March 9: Cheeseburgers and fries. March 10: Tuna salad croissants. March 11: Turkey BLTs and smile fries. *** Wolf Point School March 7: Breakfast:

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, a program of Montana State University, has announced the plays the troupe will perform for its 50th season. The season officially kicked off in February with Montana Shakes! performing Bottom’s Dream for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The summer tour will feature productions of King Lear and Twelfth Night across Montana and neighboring

Roosevelt County had 80 active COVID cases as of Thursday, Feb. 17. There have been 70 COVID-related deaths in the county. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223. An adult vaccination clinic

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Feb. 24: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, birthday cake and ice cream. March 1: Wisconsin cheese soup, chicken sandwich, chips and dessert. March 3: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit salad and dessert.

Department of Public Health and Human Services director Adam Meier has announced that new online resources have been added to ParentingMontana.org for parents or those in a parenting role. The new resources include podcasts featuring parenting experts, guidance and information about teens and marijuana and other drug misuse, and more tools and resources covering vital topics such as stress and

Lustre School Feb. 28: Loaded potato oles. March 1: Cheeseburger soup. March 2: Chicken nuggets. March 3: Nachos. March 4: Chile cheese fries. *** Frontier School Feb. 28: Cheesy chicken and rice casserole. March 1: Cook’s choice. March 2: Cook’s choice. March 3: Cook’s choice. March 4: Cook’s choice. *** Wolf Point School Feb. 28: Breakfast: Cold cereal, cocoa puff